Hi everyone! I'm trying to identify what battalion this photograph this represents. All seven of the men pictured are officers (as per the Sam Browne belts) and the three in front are Lieutenants. I believe that the cap badges are from a Canadian regiment, but for the life of me I can't figure out which one.
I work in archives, and before I can process the photo I wanted to get as much information about it as possible - sadly, there's nothing written on the back. I am only assuming they are Canadian, as the collection came from a Canadian soldier. If you have any questions, I'll give you any information I can! Thank you in advance!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrelKYaxTT6lznR_Ya9Jj8FkGR9eJxB6/view?usp=sharing
edit: Added a bit more information on why I think they're Canadian
Greetings, not sure your men are Canadian. On the Canadian Expeditionary Force uniform: "While the basic uniform very much resembled the 1902 pattern Service Dress worn by British soldiers, on the eve of the war a modified version of this was commonplace in most Canadian Militia units. This was the Canadian 1903 pattern uniform, which differs from the British issue in that there are nine buttons instead of seven, 'pointed' cuff ends to the tunic sleeves, and detachable shoulder boards. The latter were coloured according to arm of service: dark blue for infantry, green for rifle regiments, red for artillery and yellow for cavalry. This type of uniform was issued to the original CEF, and was worn in the field well into 1916. The colour of these tunics were much 'browner' than the 1902 SD tunic." http://battlefields1418.50megs.com/cef_battalions.htm
The three men sitting are officers. The sleeves indicates lieutenants. One "pip" for 2nd Lieutenant, two "pips" for Lieutenant. Also on the uniform sleeve is one strip for lieutenants with two for captain and three for field grade. Your men have one strip. The men standing have no sleeve markings. Note the officers wear boots. The man standing to your far left, his right leg is visible. It looks as if he is not wearing boots but the " cloth wrappings" worn by enlisted. I don't recall the name for the wrapping. (This photo may be before WW1, only one man has a ribbon. If taken during or after WW1 I would expect awards/ribbons on all or most. But only a guess.)
Link to Canadian WW1 badges, I don't see a match for the cap/collar insignia. I may have overlooked the insignia or this list may not be complete. http://www.britishmilitarybadges.co.uk/badge-categories/cap-badges/canadian/
Greetings again, the ribbon worn by the one officer may be British Military Cross. Note dates awarded. If so the photo was taken during WW1. Hopefully this will assist in finding the unit you seek.
http://www.greatwar.co.uk/medals/ww1-gallantry-awards.htm
"(Level 3 Gallantry Award)
Instituted by Royal Warrant on 28th December 1914.
The Military Cross was a decoration for gallantry during active operations in the presence of the enemy. individuals in the British Army, the Indian Army or the Colonial Forces. Commissioned officers with the rank of Captain or below or Warrant Officer were eligible for the award. From June 1917 officers of the rank of captain but who had a temporary rank of major could receive the award.
The reverse of the medal was issued plain with no engraving. Some families and individuals engraved their details at their own expense.
From August 1916 an individual could receive one or more Bars to the Military Cross. Recipients of the medal are entitled to use the letters M.C. after their name."